December weather forecastNelson, NE
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Nelson, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
As Nelson enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) of November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December, Nelson experiences an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.2 days and collects up to 21.42" (544mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nelson, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.3 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nelson, NE
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Nelson, NE
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nelson, NE
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Nelson, NE
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Nelson, NE
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Nelson, NE
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nelson, NE
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nelson, NE
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nelson, NE
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nelson, NE
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Nelson, NE
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Nelson, NE
- Average cloud cover in December: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Nelson, NE
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
